Token - Louis XV (Parties Casuelles)
Issuer France
Type Counter tokens
Obverse
Right bust of Louis XV
Lettering: LUD. XV. REX. CHRISTIANISS.
Reverse
Mercury stands on the left, lulling Argus, guardian, on Hera's orders, of the nymph Lo, transformed into a heifer, to sleep with his flute. Signed with the monogram "M" on the right.
Lettering: FATALIS SOPOR. PARTIES CASUELLES 1742
Basic Information
Engravers
Obverse
Francois Marteau
References
Feu #2782
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.950)
Weight
7.17 g
Size
28.5 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
LUD. XV. REX. CHRISTIANISS.
Reverse Lettering
FATALIS SOPOR. PARTIES CASUELLES 1742
Comments
A copper strike is available.
